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Space will not permit the naming of all those who have been instructors of the youth of Beaver, however, among those who taught until about 1890, we mention the names of Charles J. Thomas, Solomon Wixom, J. F. Tolton, Andrew S. Anderson, Robert Marshall, Barlow Ferguson, William Johnson and Inez Christian.
REINHARD MAESER, FIRST PRINCIPAL
Reinhard Maeser probably was the first school principal. Prior to his time the teachers were directly under the supervision of the trustees. In Mr. Maeser's diary we find the following entry: "My father and James E. Talmage were about to make a trip through Southern Utah as far as St. George, in the interest of education, and I was invited to go along. While visiting at Beaver the trustees consulted my father respecting a teacher for their school. The three or four districts having been consolidated, would make this a large and important one. I was asked if I would accept the position, which I did. After returning from St. George in the latter part of July, 1881, I remained in Beaver to arrange for the opening of school in the latter part of August."
All that has been said of Richard Horne, can well be said of Reinhard Maeser. With very few words he made his students understand that nothing short of their very best efforts would be tolerated, and few ever went to class unprepared. He took great pains in teaching the Spencerian system of writing, and most of his students became excellent penmen. Besides being a thorough teacher, he was a leader in all activities for the betterment of the community.
In 1886, through Mr. Maeser's influence and backed by the leading citizens, the Church officials established the Beaver Stake Academy. This was the first church school south of Provo. It was first held in rooms above the Co-op store; later, in the basement of the old Stake meeting house. Mr. Maeser was appointed teacher and

Space will not permit the naming of all those who have been instructors of the youth of Beaver, however, among those who taught until about 1890, we mention the names of Charles J. Thomas, Solomon Wixom, J. F. Tolton, Andrew S. Anderson, Robert Marshall, Barlow Ferguson, William Johnson and Inez Christian.
REINHARD MAESER, FIRST PRINCIPAL
Reinhard Maeser probably was the first school principal. Prior to his time the teachers were directly under the supervision of the trustees. In Mr. Maeser's diary we find the following entry: "My father and James E. Talmage were about to make a trip through Southern Utah as far as St. George, in the interest of education, and I was invited to go along. While visiting at Beaver the trustees consulted my father respecting a teacher for their school. The three or four districts having been consolidated, would make this a large and important one. I was asked if I would accept the position, which I did. After returning from St. George in the latter part of July, 1881, I remained in Beaver to arrange for the opening of school in the latter part of August."
All that has been said of Richard Horne, can well be said of Reinhard Maeser. With very few words he made his students understand that nothing short of their very best efforts would be tolerated, and few ever went to class unprepared. He took great pains in teaching the Spencerian system of writing, and most of his students became excellent penmen. Besides being a thorough teacher, he was a leader in all activities for the betterment of the community.
In 1886, through Mr. Maeser's influence and backed by the leading citizens, the Church officials established the Beaver Stake Academy. This was the first church school south of Provo. It was first held in rooms above the Co-op store; later, in the basement of the old Stake meeting house. Mr. Maeser was appointed teacher and